There is no gainsaying the fact that chiefs in the country generally lost their original powers at the advent of colonialism and sub­sequent political developments, including the so-called democra­cy, which came with appendages some of which can be described as being troublesome. There was a time when chiefs wielded authority that made them shakers and movers in their communities and, with the assistance of their council members, could contain all manner of misconduct among the people and ensure peaceful living and development. The solace is that chiefs are recognised by the state to play roles that fall within the confines of the constitution. This is good, but the situation has given some citizens the impetus to show disdain to the extent that they have the audacity and the impudence to decline the chief's invitation to the palace in respect of some bad things they have done. The Ghanaian Times is glad that the chiefs have not given up on what they can do to help develop the country.